1982 BMW 318 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 BMW 318 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 318 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |